Crime & Safety
Trial Opens In Double-Fatal 'Sweet Tomatoes' Crash: Patch PM
Also: Gonzalez lashes Baker in gubernatorial debate and Waltham's Caroll Spinney -- that's 'Big Bird' to you -- retires after 50 years.
Welcome to Thursday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Massachusetts Patch network:
Sweet Tomatoes Fatal Crash Trial Begins With Opening Statements
Brad Casler, a Newton driver diagnosed with MS, is accused of killing two people after plowing his car into a Newton pizza shop in 2016.
Gonzalez Takes It To Baker In Governor Debate
The Democratic challenger found some openings and pounced on Gov. Charlie Baker during Wednesday night's debate.
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Waltham Native Who Played Big Bird On Sesame Street Retires
After nearly 50 years on Sesame Street, Waltham native Caroll Spinney said in an announcement his last day is Thursday.
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